Peruvian Penal Code (Legislative Decree 635) Title IV: Crimes Against Liberty Chapter X: Procurement, Article 179, Article 180: Prostitution

Peruvian Penal Code Title IV: Crimes Against Liberty, Chapter X: Procurement, Articles 179 and Article 180 prohibit the promotion or facilitation of prostitution. The crime is punishable by 4 to 6 years imprisonment. Aggravating circumstances include situations where the victim is in a situation of abandonment or extreme economic necessity, or where the perpetrator relies on prostitution for their livelihood. Article 180 similarly prohibits the management of another person’s prostitution services, applying the same penalty.

Topics

• Sexual violence and rape
• Trafficking in persons

Geographical location

• South America
• Peru

Keywords

• criminal law and procedure
• ruffianism
• sexual exploitation

Year

• 2019

External URL

• Peruvian Penal Code (Legislative Decree 635) Title IV: Crimes Against Liberty Chapter X: Procurement, Article 179, Article 180: Prostitution

Type

• Legislation

Jurisdiction

• Peru